Producer Profile

The Juice Asylum

The Juice Asylum is a small experimental project founded in 2016 by winemaker Alessio Guidi at Avignonesi in Tuscany. Created as a space for creative winemaking, the project focuses on minimal intervention and allowing wines to express their origin as naturally as possible.

Grapes come from certified organic and biodynamic vineyards, and the wines are made with gentle techniques such as spontaneous fermentation, co-fermentation, and alternative aging vessels. Rather than heavily shaping the wines in the cellar, Alessio aims to let the fruit and vineyard character guide each bottling.

Production is very small, around 1,700 cases annually. Influenced by natural wine producers from regions like the Loire Valley, Jura, and Swartland, the wines reflect Alessio’s curiosity and commitment to ex

The Juice Asylum

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Where The Wines Come From

Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, historic towns, and world-class wines. In recent years, the region has also become a focal point for natural winemaking. With its diverse terroir, including hillsides, valleys, and coastal areas, Tuscany provides an ideal environment for sustainable viticulture. Natural winemakers in Tuscany prioritize organic and biodynamic farming methods, cultivating native grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano, and Vernaccia with minimal intervention. By eschewing chemical additives and focusing on natural fermentation, they produce wines that showcase the region's rich history and unique terroir. Tuscany's natural wines are known for their elegance, balance, and complexity, with reds offering ripe fruit flavors, firm tannins, and a sense of place that reflects the region's sun-drenched vineyards and rolling hills. As the demand for authentic and terroir-driven wines continues to grow, Tuscany remains a leader in the natural wine movement, offering a taste of Italy's rich cultural heritage and winemaking traditions with each bottle.